公开(公告)号：US07883013B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US11981750

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

IPC: G07B15/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: A mobile image capture and processing system including a digital image capture and processing instrument for capturing digital images of shipping documents associated with shipments to be delivered to an intended destination over a Web-based shipping, tracking, and delivery information network, and automatically processing such images to read a 1D or 2D bar-coded shipment tracking number graphically represented therein, and automatically encode the shipment tracking number within the header of the digital image file and the name or title of the digital image file. A Web-based portable data transaction terminal (PDT) or a Web-based portable digital assistant (PDA) is used to receive digital image files from the digital image capture and processing instrument via a first wireless data communication link, and transmitting such digital image files to (i) an application server supported on said network, and (ii) from said application server to a human-operated data-keying station supported on said network, where the shipping information contained in said digital image files can be read by human operators, and manually entered into a database (RDBMS).

Abstract translation: 一种移动图像捕获和处理系统，包括数字图像捕获和处理仪器，用于捕获与通过基于网络的运输，跟踪和传递信息网络传递到预定目的地的运输相关联的运输文件的数字图像，并且自动处理 图像读取其中以图形表示的一维或二维条形码出货跟踪号，并自动编码数字图像文件的标题内的货运跟踪号以及数字图像文件的名称或标题。 使用基于网络的便携式数据交易终端（PDT）或基于网络的便携式数字助理（PDA）经由第一无线数据通信链路从数字图像捕获和处理仪器接收数字图像文件，并且发送这样的数字图像 文件到（i）所述网络上支持的应用服务器，以及（ii）从所述应用服务器到所述网络上支持的人为操作的数据密钥站，其中所述数字图像文件中包含的运送信息可以被人读取 操作员，并手动输入数据库（RDBMS）。

公开(公告)号：US07810724B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11980202

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

IPC: G07B15/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: An Internet-based shipping, tracking, and delivery network supporting the capture of shipping document images and recognition-processing thereof initiated from a point of shipment pickup and completed while shipments are transported to its first scanning point in said network so as to significantly increase velocity of shipping information through the network, as well as reduce delivery time over the network.

Abstract translation: 基于互联网的运输，跟踪和交付网络，支持从出货点开始捕获运输单据图像和识别处理，并将货物运送到所述网络中的第一个扫描点，以便显着增加速度 通过网络发送信息，以及减少通过网络的交付时间。

公开(公告)号：US07753271B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US11980191

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

IPC: G07B15/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for an Internet-based network configured for facilitating rapid re-labeling of a shipment of packages at the first scanning point in the Internet-based network. The network employs the capture of shipping document images and recognition-processing thereof initiated from the point of shipment pickup and completed while the shipment is being transported to the first scanning point. Shipping information extracted from the original shipping document is extracted from the shipping document images and stored in a DBMS. At the first scanning point, the shipping tracking number encoded within the original shipping document or original shipping label on the package in the shipment is used to access shipping information stored in the DBMS, and this shipping information is used to generate a new shipping label for each package in the shipment. The new shipping label can include a unique network-assigned machine-readable (NAMR) shipping label including either a 1D bar code label or an RFID tag encoded with a unique network-assigned shipment tracking number, which at each subsequent sorting and routing hub is read to access the unique network-assigned shipment tracking number, for accessing shipping information from the DBMS to deliver the package to its intended point of destination. Alternatively, the new shipping label can include a unique network-assigned machine-readable (NAMR) shipping label including either an intelligent 2D bar code label or an intelligent RFID tag encoded with a unique network-assigned shipment tracking number and shipping information extracted from the original shipping document, which at each subsequent sorting and routing hub is read to access shipment information to facilitate routing and delivery of the package to its intended point of destination.

公开(公告)号：US20080210749A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11980191

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: An Internet-based shipping, tracking, and delivery network supporting a plurality of mobile digital image capture and processing instruments deployed on a plurality of pickup and delivery couriers. Each mobile digital image capture and processing instrument can upload digital images of shipping documents to one or more application servers and/or human-operated data-keying workstations supported on the network for machine and/or human-assisted recognition-processing, and acquisition of shipping information contained in the digital images and the entry of shipping information into an RDBMS maintained on the network for the purpose of supporting its shipping, tracking, and delivery operations.

Abstract translation: 一种基于互联网的运输，跟踪和交付网络，支持部署在多个拾取和递送快递上的多个移动数字图像捕获和处理工具。 每个移动数字图像捕获和处理仪器可以将运送文件的数字图像上传到网络上支持的一个或多个应用服务器和/或人为操作的数据键控工作站，用于机器和/或人为辅助识别处理，以及获取 将数字图像中包含的运输信息和运输信息输入到网络上维护的RDBMS，以支持其运输，跟踪和交付操作。

公开(公告)号：US20080179398A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11981755

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: A method of translating a shipping document regarding one or more shipment items being shipped, tracked and delivered to a final destination using a Web-based shipping, tracking, and delivery information network. At the point of shipment pickup, the method involves digitally imaging an original shipping document (or shipping label) in connection with a shipment, at one or more image resolutions. The bar-coded shipment tracking number graphically represented in the original shipping document is automatically read, and its character data string is automatically encoded into the header of the corresponding digital image file and/or the name of the digital image file. While the shipment is being delivered to the first scanning point in the network, the digital image file is transmitted over a wireless communication link to one or more digital image processing application servers supported on the network. The digital images are processed so that shipping information contained in the digital images (and indexed with the original shipment tracking number) is automatically abstracted/recognized, and loaded into the shipping information RDBMS maintained on the network. When the delivered shipment arrives at the first scanning point in the network, the bar-coded shipment tracking number (contained in the original shipping document) is read, and corresponding shipping information maintained in an RDBMS is accessed. A unique network-assigned shipping label is automatically generated, and the unique network-assigned shipping label is applied to the shipment items at the first scanning point in the network, for use in managing future services supported on the network.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用基于网络的运输，跟踪和传递信息网络来运送，跟踪和传送到最终目的地的一个或多个装运物品的运送文件的翻译方法。 在出货时，该方法涉及以一种或多种图像分辨率数字成像与出货有关的原始装运单据（或运输标签）。 自动读取原始装运文件中以图形方式表示的条形码出货跟踪编号，并将其字符数据串自动编码到相应数字图像文件的标题和/或数字图像文件的名称中。 当货物被送到网络中的第一扫描点时，数字图像文件通过无线通信链路发送到网络上支持的一个或多个数字图像处理应用服务器。 处理数字图像，使得数字图像中包含的运输信息（并与原始出货跟踪号码一起索引）自动抽象/识别，并加载到网络上维护的运输信息RDBMS中。 当交付的货物到达网络中的第一个扫描点时，读取条形码的出货跟踪号码（包含在原始运输单据中），并且访问RDBMS中维护的对应运输信息。 自动生成独特的网络分配运送标签，并将唯一的网络分配运送标签应用于网络中第一个扫描点的货件，以用于管理网络上支持的未来业务。

公开(公告)号：US20130248593A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13902503

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: Brett Bracewell Bonner ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Andris Jankevics ,  Justin E. Kolterman ,  Hsin-Yu Sidney Li ,  Torsten Volker Platz ,  Michael David Roberts ,  Pirooz Vatan

Inventor： Brett Bracewell Bonner ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Andris Jankevics ,  Justin E. Kolterman ,  Hsin-Yu Sidney Li ,  Torsten Volker Platz ,  Michael David Roberts ,  Pirooz Vatan

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: A system and method for identifying an object includes a plurality of object sensors, each object sensor configured and arranged to determine at least one parameter describing objects as they are relatively moved with respect to a sensing volume and having a known position and attitude with respect to the sensing volume. A location sensor is configured and arranged to produce position information relating to the relative movement. Outputs from the object and location sensors are passed to a processor and the parameters are associated with respective ones of the objects on the basis of the position information and on the basis of the known positions and attitudes of the sensors. For each object having associated parameters, the processor compares the parameters to known item parameters to assign item identification to the object.

Abstract translation: 用于识别对象的系统和方法包括多个对象传感器，每个对象传感器被配置和布置成确定描述对象的至少一个参数，因为它们相对于感测体积相对移动并具有相对于感测体积的已知位置和姿态 传感量。 位置传感器被配置和布置成产生与相对运动有关的位置信息。 来自对象和位置传感器的输出被传递到处理器，并且基于位置信息并且基于传感器的已知位置和态度，参数与相应的对象相关联。 对于具有相关参数的每个对象，处理器将参数与已知项目参数进行比较，以将物品标识分配给对象。

公开(公告)号：US07870999B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US11980195

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

IPC: G07B15/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: An Internet-based shipping, tracking, and delivery network including a data collection and processing center operably connected to the infrastructure of the Internet, and including a RDBMS for storing and managing shipping information, and a plurality of pickup/delivery vehicles. Each pickup/delivery vehicle is equipped with a mobile digital image capture and processing (MICAP) system for (i) capturing and processing digital images of shipping documents, bearing embedded bar codes, at the point of pickup, (ii) automatically decoding embedded bar codes in said shipping documents, and performing optical character recognition (OCR) on text presented therein, (iii) formatting captured digital images of the shipping labels with such decoded/recognized information, and (iv) transmitting the formatted digital images to said data collection and processing center, for automatic recognition processing and population of the RDBMS maintained by said network.

Abstract translation: 基于因特网的运输，跟踪和传送网络，包括可操作地连接到因特网的基础设施的数据收集和处理中心，并且包括用于存储和管理运输信息的RDBMS以及多个拾取/传送车辆。 每个拾取/传送车辆配备有移动数字图像捕获和处理（MICAP）系统，用于（i）在拾取点捕获和处理装运文件的数字图像，承载嵌入式条形码，（ii）自动解码嵌入式条 所述装运文件中的代码，以及在其中呈现的文本上执行光学字符识别（OCR），（iii）用所述解码/识别的信息格式化所述运送标签的所捕获的数字图像，以及（iv）将格式化的数字图像发送到所述数据收集 和处理中心，用于自动识别处理和由所述网络维护的RDBMS的人口。

公开(公告)号：US07798400B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US11980193

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

IPC: G07B15/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: Method of and Apparatus for an Internet-based network for shipping, tracking and delivering a shipment of packages from a point of shipment pickup to point of destination. At the point of shipment pickup a digital image of the shipping documents are captured and processed to extract the original shipment tracking number and optional shipping information. This information is automatically encoded into digital image files prior to transmission to an application server, and stored in a shipping information DBMS. While the shipment of packages is in transit, from the point of shipment pickup to the first scanning point in the Internet-based network, early billing processing of the shipment is initiated and facilitated to speed up time of payment.

Abstract translation: 用于基于互联网的网络的方法和装置，用于从装运点到目的地的运输，跟踪和交付包裹的装运。 在装运点，拍摄和处理运输单据的数字图像，以提取原始的货运跟踪号码和可选的运输信息。 该信息在传输到应用服务器之前被自动地编码成数字图像文件，并存储在运输信息DBMS中。 在包装的运输过程中，从出货点到基于互联网的网络的第一扫描点，启动和促进装运的早期计费处理以加快付款时间。

公开(公告)号：US20110248083A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US13047532

申请日：2011-03-14

Applicant: Brett Bracewell Bonner ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Andris Jankevics ,  Justin E. Kolterman ,  Hsin-Yu Sidney Li ,  Torsten Volker Platz ,  Michael David Roberts ,  Pirooz Vatan

Inventor： Brett Bracewell Bonner ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Andris Jankevics ,  Justin E. Kolterman ,  Hsin-Yu Sidney Li ,  Torsten Volker Platz ,  Michael David Roberts ,  Pirooz Vatan

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06F17/40

CPC classification number: G06F17/30 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: A system and method for identifying an object includes a plurality of object sensors, each object sensor configured and arranged to determine at least one parameter describing objects as they are relatively moved with respect to a sensing volume and having a known position and attitude with respect to the sensing volume. A location sensor is configured and arranged to produce position information relating to the relative movement. Outputs from the object and location sensors are passed to a processor and the parameters are associated with respective ones of the objects on the basis of the position information and on the basis of the known positions and attitudes of the sensors. For each object having associated parameters, the processor compares the parameters to known item parameters to assign item identification to the object.

Abstract translation: 用于识别对象的系统和方法包括多个对象传感器，每个对象传感器被配置和布置成确定描述对象的至少一个参数，因为它们相对于感测体积相对移动并具有相对于感测体积的已知位置和姿态 传感量。 位置传感器被配置和布置成产生与相对运动有关的位置信息。 来自对象和位置传感器的输出被传递到处理器，并且基于位置信息并且基于传感器的已知位置和态度，参数与相应的对象相关联。 对于具有相关参数的每个对象，处理器将参数与已知项目参数进行比较，以将物品标识分配给对象。

公开(公告)号：US07886972B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US11981718

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Cameron Dee Dryden ,  Jeffrey Robert Smith ,  Robert Russell Rhodes, Jr. ,  Wayne Luke Gordon ,  Xiaoxun Zhu

IPC: G07B15/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: A digital image capture and processing module for use with an Internet-based shipping, tracking and delivery network. The module includes a housing having a light transmission aperture with an optically transparent imaging window mounted thereover. A digital camera board supports an area-type color image sensing array, sensing array control electronics, and image capture and buffering electronics. An imaging lens assembly supported within said housing and having image forming optics with a field of view (FOV) on the area-type color image sensing array. A plurality of broad-band LEDs are supported within said housing for producing a field of broad-band illumination. A light focusing reflector is operably mounted for focusing the field of broad-band illumination. A digital image-processing subsystem supports image capture, processing and display functions, as well as digital image file transmission functions within the module. A system control subsystem controls and/or orchestrates the operation of components within the module; and a plurality of mode selection buttons are provided on the housing so that, upon depression, control signals are generated and are to the system control subsystem.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于互联网的运输，跟踪和传送网络的数字图像捕获和处理模块。 模块包括具有安装在其上的光学透明成像窗口的光传输孔的壳体。 数码相机板支持区域型彩色图像感测阵列，感测阵列控制电子元件，以及图像采集和缓冲电子元件。 支撑在所述壳体内并具有在区域型彩色图像感测阵列上具有视场（FOV）的成像光学元件的成像透镜组件。 多个宽带LED被支撑在所述壳体内，用于产生宽带照明领域。 光聚焦反射器可操作地安装用于聚焦宽带照明领域。 数字图像处理子系统支持模块内的图像捕获，处理和显示功能以及数字图像文件传输功能。 系统控制子系统控制和/或协调模块内组件的操作; 并且多个模式选择按钮设置在壳体上，使得在按下时，产生控制信号并且是系统控制子系统。